Motor vehicle



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MOTOR VEHI CLE Filed Sept. 17, 1943 4 Sheets-Sheet 4 INVEN TOR.

BY JFK 7251" 61.4 005 Patented Jan. 16, 1945 MOTOR VEHICLE Delmar G. Boos, Toledo, Ohio, assignor to Wi Overiand Motors, Inc, Toledo, Ohio, a corporation of Delaware Application September 17, 1943, Serial No. 502,841

1'! Claims.

This invention relates to automotive vehicles and more especially to vehicles of a character particularly adapted for travel over terrain snow, ice or the like.

The invention comprehends the provision of a vehicle incorporating an endless belt type of traction means of a character presenting a comparatively large area in contact with the supporting surface traversed by the vehicle.

The invention is inclusive of a vehicle arrangement whereby the same may be readily adapted either for travel on highways or on snow and ice or the like.

The invention embraces a vehicle embodying a flexible endless belt type of traction arrangement in combination with means for maintaining the traction arrangement in proper relation with respect to the vehicle frame when the vehicle is traveling over uneven surfaces.

An object of the invention resides in the provision of a linkage arrangement for maintaining the traction means at one side of the vehicle in proper relationship with respect to the traction means arranged at the opposite side of the vehicle irrespective of the unevenness or irregularities of the surface over which the vehicle is traveling.

Another object of the invention is the provision of a vehicle having a flexible belt type traction arrangement so constructed and arranged at each side of the vehicle and inter-connected by means which permits each traction unit freedom of vertical movement independently of the other traction unit.

Still another object resides in the provision of means embodied in a vehicle of the character utilizing a flexible belt traction means for adiusting or controlling a traction guiding means so as to facilitate travel of the vehicle over snow covered terrain.

Further objects and advantages are within the scope of this invention such as relate to the arrangement, operation and function of the related elements of the structure, to various details of construction and to combinations of parts, elements per se, and to economies of manufacture and numerous other features as will be apparent from a consideration of the specification and drawings of a form of the invention, which may be preferred, in which:

Figure 1 is a side elevational view of a vehicle of'myinvention;

Figure 2 is a fragmentary side elevational view showing a traction means and supporting arrangement therefore forming a part of my invention;

Figure 3 is a top plan view of the arrangement shown in Figure 2;

Figure 4 is a transverse sectional view taken substantially on the line 4-4 of Figure 2;

Figure 5 is a transverse sectional view taken substantially on the line ll of Figure 2;

Figure 6 is a transverse sectional view taken substantially on the line 8-! of Figure 8;

Figure 7 is a plan view showing a portion of the traction means and Figure 8 is a sectional view taken substantially on the line 8-8 of Figure 7.

' While I have illustrated a form of my invention as embodied in a vehicle especially adapted for traversing snow or ice covered terrain. and which is readily convertible for use on highways, it is to be understood that I contemplate the use of my invention with any type of vehicle wherein the same may be found to have utility.

Referring to the drawings in detail, the vehicle embodying my invention incorporates an elongated frame structure which is inclusive of a pair of spaced channel shaped members Ill and II suitably reinforced by means of a second pair of channel shaped members 12 and I! in nested relationship therewith, each set of nested members having their juxtaposed portions welded or riveted together, forming parallel box-like sections as particularly shown in Figures 4 and 5. These frame sections are joined together by cross members ll. The frame forms a support for the truck-like body I! and the passenger carrying body portion it as illustrated in Figure 1. The body portion I6 is formed with a forwardly extending hood structure H which encloses an engine (not shown) or other suitable source of power. The vehicle operator's compartment is enclosed by a suitable top IS, the forward portion of which is connected to the upper extremity of a windshield It, the frame supporting the latter being pivotally connected as at 2! to the cowl portion of the body. The operator's compartment is provided with the vehicle controls including steering post 22, steering wheel 23 of conventional construction, a variable speed transmission contg'olling means 2 and a throttle actuating rod 8.

The front wheels 21 are carried in conventional manner upon an axle (not shown) connected to leaf Springs 28 which in turn are carried by the frame members ill and -II. As the vehicle embodying my invention is especially constructed for traveling over snow and ice, there is provided adjacent the front wheels of the vehicle a pair of skids 35, each skid being arranged adjacent ,a wheel 21 and connected to the steering mechanism by means of a. bracket 3| and a chain 32. The brackets 3| are arranged to be actuated by the steering wheel 23 so that the skids 30 may be turned or are dirigibly arranged so that the vehicle may be steered. The brackets 3| are removably connected to the steering mechanism so that the skids 35 may be removed, permitting the front wheels to support the forward portion of the vehicle in the conventional manner so that the latter may travel on highways and the like.

Extending transversely of the frame construction is a tubular member 35 having a raised central portion to which is welded the struts or brackets 38 and 31, the extremities of the brackets being welded and riveted to the frame members HI and II as shown in Figure 3. The extremities of the tubular member 35 extend laterally beneath the side frame members Hi and l l and are welded or otherwise fixedly secured to brackets 33 carried by and depending from the frame members in and H. Mounted upon the projecting extremities of tube 35 are sets of plates, each set comprising spaced plates 39 and 40. The plates 33 and 40 of each set are welded or otherwise flxedly secured to the tube 35. As shown in Figure 2, the plates 39 and 40 of each set are provided with alined openings through which extend pivot pins 43 and 44. Positioned between each of the plates 39 and 40 is a spring seat or bracket 46 which is pivotally supported upon the pivot pin 43. Each bracket 45 supports a multi-leaf spring 41 secured thereto by means of U-shaped clamps 48. Arranged below the extremities of tube 35 and positioned between the plates 39 and 40 of each set of brackets 50 pivotally supported upon pivot pins 44. Each of the brackets 50 supports a second leaf spring 52 secured thereto by means of U-shaped clamps 53. It should be noted that each of the leaf spring constructions 41 and 52 arranged at each side of the vehicle are adapted for pivotal movement about the pivot pins 43 and 44.

The rear extremities of each pair of springs 41 and 52 are pivotally joined to brackets or connectors 55. the latter being fabricated in two sections fixedly secured to the rear axle housing 55 by means of bolts 51 or other suitable securing means. The axle housing 56 encloses live axles (not shown) which are driven through a differential mechanism contained within a housing 58 from a propeller shaft 58 connected to the engine (not shown) enclosed by the hood I1. The differential housing 58 is connected to one of the transversely extending frame members l4 by means of a bar or link for the purpose of maintaining the proper relationship between the differential housing and the vehicle frame. The driven axles contained within the housings 56 are operatively connected to driving wheels 85 for actuating the endless belt traction means as hereinafter described.

The forwardly extending extremities of each of the sets of springs 41 and 52 are pivotally connected to members 53 arranged at each side of the vehicle. Each of the members 53 is provided with a laterally extending spindle 54 upon which is journaled a walking beam or member 55. The rearwardly extending extremity of each of the walking beams 65 is provided with a laterally projecting spindle or stub shaft 51 upon which is journaled a guide or idler wheel 58. The forwardly extending extremity of each of the walking beams 55 supports a bracket 15. Each of the brackets III is provided with a bolt ll pivotally supporting a depending arm 12 carrying at its lower end a laterally projecting spindle or stub shaft 13 upon which is journaled a wheel I4. As will be seen from Figure 2 there is arranged at each side of arm 12 adjusting screws I5 and 15 which are threaded into openings in bracket Hi, the ends of the screws contacting an intermediate portion 11 of the arm 12. By manipulation of screws 15 and 16, the arm 12 may be oscillated or adjusted about the axis of the bolt ll.

As shown in Figures 7 and 8, each cleat is of generally rectangular configuration and secured thereto by means of rivets 18 are spaced guide members 19. The cleats 8| are provided with openings to receive bolts 82 which secure cleviscs 83 thereto and guide members 19 are formed with portions 84 having openings to accommodate the bolts 82. Each adjacent pair of clevises 83 are joined together by a chain link 85. In this manner the treads or cleats are articulately connected together forming a flexible traction means suitable for traversing irregular terrain and of a character presenting a large traction surface. In a vehicle of the character illustrated wherein the forward portion is supported by means independent of the belt type traction means the latter is referred to as a half track or half track traction means. The cleats or plates iii are provided with central openings defined by flanges 86, the flanges adapted to grip the snow or other supporting surface, the openings forming a means to prevent snow and ice from accumulating between the lugs and the supporting wheels. Each driving wheel 60 is provided with a pneumatic tire 9B which is molded with suitable projections ill on its periphery serving as teeth to engage between the guiding members 19 to drive the traction means 80. Each of the guide or idler wheels 68 and T4 are provided with pneumatic tires which engage the inside of the traction means to hold the latter in proper relation to the surface over which the vehicle is traveling. As illustrated, the tires on wheels 68 and 1'4 are not provided with driving projections as they simply function to maintain and guide the traction means in proper position.

A vehicle of the character described may encounter exceedingly rough or irregular snow or ice covered terrain and in order to function satisfactorily, the traction means on one side of the vehicle is arranged for vertical movement independently of the traction means on the opposite side of the vehicle. The present invention incorporates means to position the idler wheels in proper relation to the frame of the vehicle and to the drive wheels in order to maintain the endless belt traction means in Proper position for functioning irrespective of the irregularity of the supporting surface. To this end the members 63 are joined together so that each will be maintained in a proper vertical position during independent vertical movement of the other. This means consists of a pair of parallel bars or links and 96 which are pivotally Joined to members 53 by means of shafts or pins 91 and 98. In order that the walking beams 65 are maintained in proper relation during relative vertical move-' ments thereof. connection is made between one of the beams and the frame of the vehicle. This arrangement is inclusive of a channel shaped member 99 welded or otherwise secured to one or the walking beams 65. Depending from frame member I i is a. channel shaped member III! which aeemea is welded to frame member II. 'I'hechannel shaped members and I00 are joined together by means of a pair of parallel links or rods III and I02 which are respectively connected to the channel shaped members by means of pins I03 and I04. Thus, through the double link arrangements, the walking beams 00 will at all times be maintained in proper relationship with respect to the vehicle frame. In event that one of the walking beams 65 and its supporting bracket 63 are moved upwardly, the other walking beam will be maintained n Proper parallel relationship with respect to it through the connection of rods 05 and 06 arranged between the members 63.

In order to lend stability to the walking beam construction, the brackets 10 adjacent the forward extremities of each of the walking beams 65 are pivotally connected together by means of a rod I01 being plvotally joined to the brackets by means of the bolts I00 and I00, the latter being preferably embedded in rubber or other yieldable material (not shown). I

In a vehicle of this character it has been found desirable to provide means for regulating or adjusting the position of the idler wheels governing and guiding the traction means over snow.

For this purpose means is provided to regulate or vary the effective downward pressure of the idler wheels with respect to the vehicle frame so that the depth that they may sink into snow may be controlled by the vehicle operator. Extending transversely of the frame members I0 and II is a tubular member I I3 carried at its ends in sheet metal brackets II4 flanged as at Hi, the latter being wel'ded or riveted to the main frame member. The tube H3 is welded to the brackets II4. Extending parallel with tube I I3 is a shaft or rod IIB which is mounted in bearings II1 supported upon the sheet metal brackets H4. The shaft IIO projects outwardly beyond the bearings III and secured to the projecting extremities are the arms H0. The ends of the arms III! are pivotally connected to links IIII, the latter being pivotally connected by pins I to projections I2I integrally formed on the members 63. Welded to the tube 3 is a pair of sheet metal brackets I22 which support bearings I23 serving to support the central portion of shaft 6. Arranged between bearings I23 and secured to shaft H6 is a forwardly extending arm I24. The projecting end of arm I24 is formed with an opening to receive a tenon I25 formed on a nut I26, the latter being threaded upon a threaded Portion I21 of a vertically positioned rod I20. The tenon I25 i threaded to receive a. nut I31 for retaining the end of the arm I24 upon the tenon. The rod or shaft I20 is formed at its lower end with a tenon I29 passing through an opening in a stub shaft I30, the latter being carried in a bracket III welded or otherwise secured to a transversely extending tube I32 which is welded to brackets I30, the latter being riveted or otherwise secured to frame members I0, II, I2, I3. The tenon portion I29 of shaft I28 is provided with washers I34 positioned above and below the stub shaft I20 serve to maintain and support shaft I20 permitting rotation but restraining vertical movement thereof. A nut I35 is threaded upon the tenon I29 to secure the shaft I20 and washers I34 in proper position with respect to the supporting bracket I 3|. The upper extremity oi' shaft I2! is formed with a non-circular portion adapted to receive a manipulating crank I for e P -H 06 of imparting rotation to shaft I20.

When it is desired to relieve the pressure upon the forward portions of the traction means, the operator rotates crank I86 to move shaft I20 in a clockwise direction as viewed in Figure 3. which rotation, threads the nut I20 downwardly upon the shaft I28- causing counter clockwise movement' of arm I24 and shaft IIIi. This rotation of shaft IIB causes counter clockwise rotation of arms II8 exerting an upward force upon the members 63 through the link connections IIS. This action increases the upward pressure upon the forward portions of leaf springs 41 and 52 and correspondingly decreases the downwardly acting force of the idler wheels 68 and 14 so that the pressure on the forward portion of the traction means 00 is decreased and will not, therefore, penetrate into snow as great a distance as it would otherwise do if movement of members 63 were not restrained through the manipulation of shaft I20 and associated mechanism.

In order to limit the independent downward movement of each set of idler wheels, I have provided a U shaped member I40 which extends below the rod I01, the upper portion of the member I40 being fixedly secured to the brackets H4; Thus, if one set of idler wheels moves over a depression, causing them to fall" a considerabledistance, the amount of the fall" will be limited by engagement of the bight portion of member I40 engaging the rod I01.

In the operation of the vehicle embodying my invention it should be noted that the drive wheels actuate the traction means, the latter being suitably guided into engagement with a supporting surface under the influence of the sets of idler wheels 08 and 14. Through the linkage arrangement as hereinbefore described connecting the members 63, walking beams and the linkage connecting one of the walking beams to the frame structure, the idler wheels are capable of independent vertical movement in respect to the frame to permit the traction means to pass over obstructions and depressions in the terrain or supporting surface yet at all times maintaining the traction means in alinement with the driving wheels of such nature that the traction means will be retained in proper operative engagement with the driving wheels 60 and the forwardly positioned idler wheels 14.

It is apparent thatgwithin the scope of the invention, modifications and different arrangements may be made other than is herein disclosed, and the present disclosure is illustrative merely, the invention comprehending all variations there- 0 What I claim is:

1. An automotive vehicle including a frame, a spring arranged at each side of said frame and carried thereby, means including an axle housing connecting the rearward ends of said springs, axles revolvably mounted in said housing; driving wheels carried by said axles; a walking beam arranged at each side of said frame and carried by the forward extremities of said springs; each of said walking beams supporting a pair of wheels iournaled for rotation thereon, traction means associated with said wheels and actuated by the driving wheel, and linkage connecting said walking beams and extending transversely of the vehicle.

2. An automotive vehicle including a frame, a spring arranged at each side of said frame and carried thereby; a pair of driving wheels associated with the rear extremities of said springs; a walking beam arranged at each side of said frame; each beam having means connecting the same to the forward extremities of said springs; each of said walking beams supporting a guide wheel Journaled for rotation thereon, traction means associated with said guide and driving wheels and actuated by the driving wheel; means including a pair of links establishing connection between said walking beams and extending transversely of the vehicle; and means pivotally connecting one of said walking beams with said frame.

3. An automotive vehicle including a frame, a walking beam disposed at each side of said frame and arranged in parallel relationship, springs connecting said walking beams to the frame whereby each beam may mo e vertically independently of the other; a pa r of idler wheels journaled on each walking beam. a driving wheel arranged at each side of said frame; half track traction means carried by each set of driving and idler wheels; and means including linkage pivotally connecting said beams together whereby the latter are maintained in parallel relationship during vertical movements thereof.

4. An automotive vehicle including a frame, a walking beam arranged at each side of said frame; springs connecting said beams to the frame; an idler wheel journaled on each walking beam, a driving wheel arranged at each.slde of said frame, half track traction means carried by each set of driving and idler wheels, linkage pivotally connecting one of said beams to said frame; and linkage extending transversely of said vehicle connecting said walking beams.

5. An automotive vehicle including a frame, a walking beam arranged at each side of said frame in parallel relationship, springs connecting said walking beams to the frame, a pair of idler wheels journaled on each walking beam, a driving wheel disposed at each side of said frame, half track traction means carried by each set of driving and idler wheels, means pivotally connecting one of said beams to said frame; and a pair of links extending transversely of said vehicle and associated with said walking beams whereby the latter are maintained in parallel relationship during independent vertical movement of one of said beams with respect to the other.

6. An automotive vehicle including a frame, a member resiliently carried upon said frame and arranged at each side thereof; a bar journaled upon each member, an idler wheel Journaled on each bar, a drive wheel resiliently supported upon said frame at each side thereof, a traction means associated with each set of driving and idler wheels, means including linkage connecting said members; and means connected to said members for varying the downward acting pressure of said idler wheels upon a supporting surface.

7. An automotive vehicle including a frame, members resiliently carried upon said frame ar ranged at each side thereof; a walking beam journaled upon each of said members, a pair of idler wheels iournaled on each walking beam; drive wheels resiliently supported upon said frame at each side thereof; traction means associated with said driving and idler wheels; a pair of links connecting said members together; a pair of links connecting one of said beams to the frame; and manually operated means connected to said members for varying the downward acting pressure of said idler wheels.

8. An automotive vehicle including a frame, a member resiliently carried upon said frame and arranged at each side thereof, a bar iournaled upon each of said members; drive wheels tosiliently supported upon said frame, an idler wheel journaled on each of said bars, a traction belt associated with each of said driving and idler wheels: means connected to said members for varying the downwardly acting pressure of said idler wheels; and linkage connecting said members whereby said bars are maintained in substantial parallelism during vertical movements thereof.

9. An automotive vehicle including the frame, a pair of springs arranged at each side of said frame and carried thereby, members pivotally connecting the rearward ends of each pair of springs, driving wheels associated with said members, a pair of members each connecting the forward ends of each pair of springs; a walking beam arranged at each side of said frame and carried by a member connecting the forward ends of said springs each of said walking beams supporting a pair of wheels ,iournaled for rotation thereon, traction means associated with said wheels and actuated by the driving wheel, and linkage extending transversely of the vehicle and connecting the members arranged at the forward ends of said springs.

10. An automotive vehicle including the frame, a spring arranged at each side of said frame and carried thereby, members pivotally connecting the rearward ends of said springs, driving wheels arranged adjacent said members, a walking beam arranged at each side of said frame and associated with the forward extremities of said springs; each of said walking beams supporting a pair of wheels iournaled for rotation thereon, traction means associated with said wheels and actuated by the driving wheel, a bar connecting said walking beams together; and linkage pivotally connecting one of said walking beams with said frame.

11. An automotive vehicle including a frame, a pair of vertically spaced springs arranged at each side of said frame and carried thereby; members pivotally connecting the forward ends of said sets of springs; driving wheels connected to the rearward extremities of said springs; a walking beam arranged at each side of said frame and pivotally supported by said members; idler wheels carried by and iournaled for rotation upon each of said walking beams; a pair of links connecting the members and extending transversely of the vehicle; a rod pivotally connecting one of said walking beams to said frame; and a bar extending transversely of the vehicle and Joining said walking beams.

12. An automotive vehicle including a frame, a walking beam arranged at each side of said frame in parallel relationship, springs connecting said walking beams to the frame, a pair of idler wheels journaled on each walking beam, a driving wheel arranged at each side of said frame, half track traction means carried by each set of driving and idler wheels, linkage associated with said walking beams whereby each of said walking beams is arranged for vertical movement independently of the other; and means pivotally connecting one of said walking beams to said frame.

13. An automotive vehicle including a frame, a walking beam. arranged at each side of said frame; springs arransed at each side of said frame; members connected to said springs and pivotally supporting said walking beams; wheels iournaled upon each of said walking beams; a

accuse pair of parallel links pivotally said members whereby vertical movement of one of said beams may be had independently of the other and in substantial parallel relationship; means pivotally connecting one of said walking beams and said frame; and means for varying the vertical acting downward pressure of said wheels upon a supporting surface.

14. An automotive vehicle including a frame, a walking beam arranged at each side of said frame; springs arranged at each side of said frame: members connected to said springs and pivotaily supporting said walking beams, wheels journaled upon each of said walking beams; a pair of parallel links pivotally connecting said members whereby vertical movement of one of said beams may be had independently of the other and in substantial parallel relationship; linkage pivotaliy connecting one of said walking beamsandsaidirame: abarextendingtransverseiy of the vehicle and connecting said walklng beams, and manually operated means for varying the vertical acting downward pressure of said wheels upon a supporting surface.

15. An automotive vehicle including a frame, a walking beam arranged at each side of said frame, springs arranged at each side of said frame, members connected to said springs and pivotally supporting said walking beams. wheels iournaled upon each of said walking beams, a pair of driving wheels carried by said springs: half track traction means associated with said wheels; a pair of parallel links pivotally connecting said members'whereby vertical movement of one oi saidbeamsmaybehadindependentlyotthe other and in substantial parallel relationship, a pair of links pivotally connecting one of said walking beams and said frame, a bar extending transversely of the vehicle and connecting said walking beams; and manually operated means for varying the vertical acting downward pressure 01' said wheels upon a supporting surface.

16. An automotive vehicle including a frame. a walking beam arranged at each side of said frame; springs connecting said walking beams to the frame, an idler wheel iournaled on each beam, a driving wheel arranged at each side of said frame. hall track traction means carried byeachsetofdrivingandldierwheels; means articulately connecting one of said beams to the i'rame; andmeansextendingisansverselyofthe vehicle articulately connecting said beams.

11. An automotive vehicle including the frame, asprlngarranged ateachsideofsaidtrameand carried thereby. driving wheels disposed at each sideofsaidirame:anidlerwheeidisposedat each side of said frame: traction means associatedwithsaiddrivingandidlerwheels;means supporting said idler wheels and connected to said springs: means articulateiy connecting said idler wheel supporting means whereby controlled vertical movement or one may be had independently of the other; and means artlcuiately connecting one of said idler wheel supporting means with said frame.

. DELMAR G. R005.

DISCLAIMER 2,367,434.Delmar G. Roos, Toledo, Ohio. Moron Vnnicpn. Patent dated Jan 16,

. 1945. Disclaimer filed Oct. 12, 1946, by the inventor; the assignee, Wzil'ys- Overland lllotors, Inc, approving.

Hereby enters this disclaimer to claims 1, 3, 6, 8, and 9 of said patent.

[Qflim'al Gazette November {9, 1946.]

accuse pair of parallel links plvotally said members whereby vertical movement of one of said beams may be had independently of the other and in substantial parallel relationship; means pivotally connecting one of said walking beams and said frame; and means for varying the vertical acting downward pressure of said wheels upon a supporting surface.

14. An automotive vehicle including a frame, a walking beam arranged at each side of said frame; springs arranged at each side of said frame: members connected to said springs and pivotaily supporting said walking beams, wheels journaled upon each of said walking beams; a pair of parallel links pivotally connecting said members whereby vertical movement of one of said beams may be had independently of the other and in substantial parallel relationship; linkage pivotaliy connecting one of said walking beamsandsaidirame: abarextendingtransverseiy of the vehicle and connecting said walklng beams, and manually operated means for varying the vertical acting downward pressure of said wheels upon a supporting surface.

15. An automotive vehicle including a frame, a walking beam arranged at each side of said frame, springs arranged at each side of said frame, members connected to said springs and pivotally supporting said walking beams. wheels Journaled upon each of said walking beams, a pair of driving wheels carried by said springs: half track traction means associated with said wheels; a pair of parallel links pivotally connecting said members'whereby vertical movement of one oi saldbeamsmaybehadindependentlyotthe other and in substantial parallel relationship, a pair of links pivotally connecting one of said walking beams and said frame, a bar extending transversely of the vehicle and connecting said walking beams; and manually operated means for varying the vertical acting downward pressure 01' said wheels upon a supporting surface.

16. An automotive vehicle including a frame. a walking beam arranged at each side of said frame; springs said walking beams to the frame, an idler wheel iournaled on each beam, a driving wheel arranged at each side of said frame. hall track traction means carried byeachsetofdrivingandldierwheels; means articulately connecting one of said beams to the i'rame; andmeansextendingisansverselyofthe vehicle articulately connecting said beams.

11. An automotive vehicle including the frame, asprlngarranged ateachsideofsaidtrameand carried thereby. driving wheels disposed at each sideofsaidirame:anidlerwheeidisposedat each side of said frame: traction means associatedwithsaiddrivingandidlerwheels;means supporting said idler wheels and connected to said springs: means articulateiy connecting said idler wheel supporting means whereby controlled vertical movement or one may be had independently of the other; and means artlcuiately connecting one of said idler wheel supporting means with said frame.

. DELMAR G. R005.

DISCLAIMER 2,367,434.Delmar G. Roos, Toledo, Ohio. Moron Vnnicpn. Patent dated Jan 16,

. 1945. Disclaimer filed Oct. 12, 1946, by the inventor; the assignee, Wzil'ys- Overland lllotors, Ina, approving.

Hereby enters this disclaimer to claims 1, 3, 6, 8, and 9 of said patent.

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